Injured Robinho's Man City return is imminent, says boss Hughes

13 October 2009 01:02
Manchester City's Brazil international Robinho could make his return to the side for the Carling Cup tie against Scunthorpe United on October 28.[LNB]Cup comeback: Robinho should return for City in time for their Carling Cup tie against Scunthorpe United[LNB]The club record £34m signing, who has been linked with a January move to Barcelona, has been out since August with a stress fracture of his ankle.[LNB]He has missed five games so far and may struggle to regain his place. [LNB]But manager Mark Hughes said: 'Robi is not far away, he's probably got about 10 more days and then he can be back in the group. [LNB]'He's working every day, we're trying to get him back as soon as we can but with a bone injury there is a certain length of time to give it the injury.'[LNB]City, meanwhile, are the latest side to run the rule over Palermo's 6ft 3ins Danish defender Simon Kjaer, 20. [LNB]They are also holding talks about a partnership with French Ligue Two side Arles-Avignon[LNB] Man City and Arsenal chase Udinese's Italy Under 21 defender OgbonnaMan City link-up talks with French minnows Arles-Avignon revealedManchester City planning shock move for Liverpool bright spark BenayounMANCHESTER CITY FC

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